No. 5,722 in Dutch
nelson
The Dutch word "nelson" does not have a commonly recognized meaning; it may reference the English name "Nelson" or require specific contextual clarification.
In a sentence
Ik heb de nieuwe biografie over Nelson Mandela gelezen.
I have read the new biography about Nelson Mandela.
Here, 'Nelson' acts as part of the proper noun 'Nelson Mandela', referring to the historical figure.
Tijdens worstelen gebruikte hij de 'nelson' techniek.
During wrestling, he used the 'nelson' technique.
In this context, 'nelson' refers to a wrestling hold or technique, commonly known as full nelson or half nelson.
Nelson was een sleutel tot zijn succes.
Nelson was a key to his success.
Here, 'Nelson' could refer to a symbolic personified concept or an individual's name contributing to the success.
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